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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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